Chapter 43:Dancing for the Clue pt.1

It was a bit awkward being in the Elevator with Charles and not talking, but I felt so nervous for some reason. Plus I believe his pendant was on, so mother had to be watching him at this point. It was best for me-if anything, just to make small talk and I had to avoid talking about Rene' at all costs because if mother knew what I was up to..We'll I'll just about be-"So how was your slummer Victoria?"

I was a bit shocked by Charles' sudden question, after all I mean I was pondering to myself and I didn't know he was going to speak to me. "O.oh I-um it was great actually." "Good I'm glad." He said turning to me with wide smile, this made my face light up a bit. I-I hope he didn't notice it though it's kind of embarrassing. I stuttered while speaking again, saying, "H-how was yours?" The elevator dinged open and my face flushed even more.

He walked out the elevator and turn to me with what seemed to be a question, "Oh, Lady.Victoria are you coming?" I nod, "O.of course Charles." I step out of the elevator glancing at the guard as I walk by. The guard returns my gaze with a thick smile and I continue to follow Charles a little shaken by it. Charles definitely wasn't talking much today and even though he doesn't have to talk to me, I do enjoy his company.

We enter the ballet studio and Charles waves at me saying, "Well, I hope you have a good practice today Lady.Victoria I will be in the room next to you working on your dress." He then comes up close to me, his breath warm on my neck, "It's a dark purple one this time, with a dead black to match." He whispers, as he stepped back winking, "Oh by the way my sleep was pretty restless but I do feel super today."

He goes to the glass-room on the right and I stand unsure of what to do as Miss.Camille turns to smile at me. She waves, motioning me to start my daily stretching and I do so after trying to contemplate Charles' flirtatious behavior. Was he always like this? Also, why is he dressed so nicely? I mean he usually is dressed nicely but this time it seems for a special occasion. I think a guard was talking about it or something.

I start with Rotating Hip and Stomach Stretches, moving on to Standing High Leg Bent Knee(Hamstring Stretch), Kneeling Heel-Down Stretch(Achilles Stretch), and finally a couple of arm stretches. During each of these stretches I glance at the clock. Which was a cuckoo clock ironically so it would make sense why Rene' would hide it there, because she could simply hide it within the layers of the clock.

Soon when, I get the chance I will go for the clock, either within the next 30 minutes or the next hour.